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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.48, 850.95 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.48, 850.95 and 367.88 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.48 : 850.95 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.48/850.95 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.48x = 850.95 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.48x = 313,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,047.49/616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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