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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.32, 849.21 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.32, 849.21 and 379.30 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.32 : 849.21 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.32/849.21 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.32x = 849.21 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.32x = 322,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,105.35/615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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