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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.65, 850.99 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.65, 850.99 and 367.93 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.65 : 850.99 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.65/850.99 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.65x = 850.99 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.65x = 313,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,104.75/616.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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