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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 848.71 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 848.71 and 379.07 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 848.71 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/848.71 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 848.71 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 321,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,720.50/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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