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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 850.37 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 850.37 and 367.61 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 850.37 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/850.37 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 850.37 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 312,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,598.43/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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