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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.05, 848.95 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.05, 848.95 and 375.87 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.05 : 848.95 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.05/848.95 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.05x = 848.95 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.05x = 319,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,093.90/615.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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