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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 848.82 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 848.82 and 382.60 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 848.82 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/848.82 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 848.82 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 324,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,758.53/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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