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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.52, 849.18 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.52, 849.18 and 382.24 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.52 : 849.18 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.52/849.18 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.52x = 849.18 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.52x = 324,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,590.56/615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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