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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 851.42 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 851.42 and 368.27 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 851.42 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/851.42 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 851.42 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 313,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,546.34/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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