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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 848.80 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 848.80 and 391.04 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 848.80 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/848.80 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 848.80 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 331,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,914.75/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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