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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 851.44 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 851.44 and 368.26 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 851.44 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/851.44 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 851.44 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 313,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,551.29/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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