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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 851.14 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 851.14 and 368.14 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 851.14 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/851.14 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 851.14 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 313,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,338.68/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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