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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.53, 850.83 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.53, 850.83 and 368.04 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.53 : 850.83 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.53/850.83 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.53x = 850.83 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.53x = 313,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,139.47/616.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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