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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 850.50 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 850.50 and 380.37 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 850.50 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/850.50 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 850.50 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 323,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,505.48/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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