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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 848.82 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 848.82 and 379.05 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 848.82 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/848.82 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 848.82 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 321,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,745.22/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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