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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 849.51 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 849.51 and 379.55 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 849.51 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/849.51 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 849.51 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 322,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,431.52/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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