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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.69, 851.04 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.69, 851.04 and 368.02 is: 507.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.69 : 851.04 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.69/851.04 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.69x = 851.04 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.69x = 313,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,193.65/616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.87

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