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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.38, 848.97 and 382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.38, 848.97 and 382.34 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.38 : 848.97 = 382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.38/848.97 = 382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.38x = 848.97 × 382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.38x = 324,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,595.19/615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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