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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 850.28 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 850.28 and 336.40 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 850.28 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/850.28 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 850.28 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 286,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,034.19/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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