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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.84, 851.37 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.84, 851.37 and 368.31 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.84 : 851.37 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.84/851.37 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.84x = 851.37 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.84x = 313,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,568.08/616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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