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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 850.49 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 850.49 and 350.72 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 850.49 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/850.49 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 850.49 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 298,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,289.11/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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