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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 848.69 and 378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 848.69 and 378.97 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 848.69 = 378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/848.69 = 378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 848.69 × 378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 321,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,626.15/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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