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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 851.01 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 851.01 and 368.03 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 851.01 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/851.01 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 851.01 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 313,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,192.96/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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