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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 850.35 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 850.35 and 364.26 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 850.35 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/850.35 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 850.35 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 309,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,748.49/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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