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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.45, 850.82 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.45, 850.82 and 367.65 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.45 : 850.82 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.45/850.82 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.45x = 850.82 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.45x = 312,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,800.64/616.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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