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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 850.57 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 850.57 and 367.74 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 850.57 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/850.57 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 850.57 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 312,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,787.69/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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