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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 849 and 353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 849 and 353.27 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 849 = 353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/849 = 353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 849 × 353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 299,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,926.23/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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