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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.91, 851.43 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.91, 851.43 and 368.24 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.91 : 851.43 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.91/851.43 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.91x = 851.43 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.91x = 313,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,530.58/616.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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