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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.67, 850.98 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.67, 850.98 and 364.63 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.67 : 850.98 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.67/850.98 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.67x = 850.98 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.67x = 310,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,290.71/616.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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