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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 850.61 and 367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 850.61 and 367.63 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 850.61 = 367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/850.61 = 367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 850.61 × 367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 312,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,708.55/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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