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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 851.25 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 851.25 and 368.10 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 851.25 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/851.25 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 851.25 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 313,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,345.13/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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