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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 850.29 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 850.29 and 367.48 is: 507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 850.29 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/850.29 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 850.29 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 312,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,464.57/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.13

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