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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.90, 851.12 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.90, 851.12 and 368.22 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.90 : 851.12 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.90/851.12 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.90x = 851.12 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.90x = 313,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,399.41/616.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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