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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 848.84 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 848.84 and 349.52 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 848.84 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/848.84 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 848.84 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 296,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,686.56/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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