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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.43, 850.76 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.43, 850.76 and 367.75 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.43 : 850.76 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.43/850.76 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.43x = 850.76 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.43x = 312,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,866.99/616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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