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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 851.42 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 851.42 and 368.18 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 851.42 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/851.42 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 851.42 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 313,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,469.72/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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