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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 850.64 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 850.64 and 364.43 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 850.64 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/850.64 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 850.64 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 309,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,999.04/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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