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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 851.36 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 851.36 and 368.28 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 851.36 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/851.36 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 851.36 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 313,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,537.02/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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