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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.73, 851.01 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.73, 851.01 and 368.01 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.73 : 851.01 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.73/851.01 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.73x = 851.01 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.73x = 313,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,174.10/616.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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