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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 850.57 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 850.57 and 367.68 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 850.57 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/850.57 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 850.57 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 312,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,737.58/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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