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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 848.68 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 848.68 and 382.39 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 848.68 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/848.68 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 848.68 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 324,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,526.75/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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