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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 850.56 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 850.56 and 367.73 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 850.56 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/850.56 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 850.56 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 312,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,773.99/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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