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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 850.39 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 850.39 and 367.66 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 850.39 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/850.39 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 850.39 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 312,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,654.39/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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