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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.21, 850.31 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.21, 850.31 and 367.48 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.21 : 850.31 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.21/850.31 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.21x = 850.31 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.21x = 312,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,465.83/616.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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