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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.98, 851.04 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.98, 851.04 and 368.11 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.98 : 851.04 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.98/851.04 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.98x = 851.04 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.98x = 313,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,274.95/616.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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