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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.79, 851.18 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.79, 851.18 and 368.30 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.79 : 851.18 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.79/851.18 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.79x = 851.18 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.79x = 313,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,483.50/616.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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