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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 849.25 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 849.25 and 353.55 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 849.25 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/849.25 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 849.25 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 300,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,252.34/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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