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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 849.34 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 849.34 and 382.52 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 849.34 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/849.34 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 849.34 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 324,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,889.54/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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