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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 849.96 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 849.96 and 536.52 is: 741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 849.96 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/849.96 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 849.96 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 456,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,020.54/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.06

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