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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 850.42 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 850.42 and 367.61 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 850.42 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/850.42 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 850.42 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 312,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,622.90/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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