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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.87, 851.28 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.87, 851.28 and 368.19 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.87 : 851.28 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.87/851.28 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.87x = 851.28 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.87x = 313,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,432.78/616.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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