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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 850.96 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 850.96 and 368.16 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 850.96 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/850.96 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 850.96 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 313,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,289.43/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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