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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 849.18 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 849.18 and 394.75 is: 544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 849.18 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/849.18 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 849.18 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 335,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,213.81/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.82

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