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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 850.90 and 367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 850.90 and 367.97 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 850.90 = 367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/850.90 = 367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 850.90 × 367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 313,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,101.56/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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