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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.11, 850.07 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.11, 850.07 and 367.32 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.11 : 850.07 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.11/850.07 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.11x = 850.07 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.11x = 312,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,248.63/616.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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