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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.32, 849.08 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.32, 849.08 and 379.22 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.32 : 849.08 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.32/849.08 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.32x = 849.08 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.32x = 321,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,988.12/615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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