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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.11, 849.09 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.11, 849.09 and 394.18 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.11 : 849.09 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.11/849.09 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.11x = 849.09 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.11x = 334,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,694.30/615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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