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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 850.23 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 850.23 and 367.45 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 850.23 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/850.23 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 850.23 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 312,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,417.01/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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