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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 848.79 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 848.79 and 382.18 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 848.79 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/848.79 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 848.79 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 324,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,390.56/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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