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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 850.39 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 850.39 and 367.73 is: 507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 850.39 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/850.39 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 850.39 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 312,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,713.91/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.38

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