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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 850.45 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 850.45 and 367.70 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 850.45 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/850.45 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 850.45 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 312,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,710.47/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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