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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 850.50 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 850.50 and 350.73 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 850.50 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/850.50 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 850.50 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 298,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,295.87/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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