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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.66, 850.96 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.66, 850.96 and 367.92 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.66 : 850.96 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.66/850.96 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.66x = 850.96 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.66x = 313,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,085.20/616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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