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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 850.59 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 850.59 and 367.71 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 850.59 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/850.59 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 850.59 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 312,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,770.45/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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