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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 850.80 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 850.80 and 367.80 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 850.80 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/850.80 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 850.80 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 312,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,924.24/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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