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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 850.23 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 850.23 and 367.43 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 850.23 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/850.23 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 850.23 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 312,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,395.76/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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