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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 850.32 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 850.32 and 367.54 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 850.32 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/850.32 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 850.32 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 312,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,526.61/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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