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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 850.87 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 850.87 and 367.78 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 850.87 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/850.87 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 850.87 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 312,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,932.97/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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