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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 848.96 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 848.96 and 379.36 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 848.96 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/848.96 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 848.96 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 322,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,061.47/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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