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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 850.29 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 850.29 and 367.59 is: 507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 850.29 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/850.29 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 850.29 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 312,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,558.10/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.23

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