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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 849.24 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 849.24 and 382.68 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 849.24 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/849.24 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 849.24 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 324,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,987.16/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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