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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 850.32 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 850.32 and 367.44 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 850.32 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/850.32 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 850.32 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 312,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,441.58/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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