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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 849.42 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 849.42 and 382.50 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 849.42 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/849.42 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 849.42 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 324,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,903.15/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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