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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 849.22 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 849.22 and 382.24 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 849.22 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/849.22 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 849.22 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 324,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,605.85/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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