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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 848.98 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 848.98 and 349.60 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 848.98 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/848.98 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 848.98 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 296,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,801.66/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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