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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.61, 849.39 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.61, 849.39 and 376.27 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.61 : 849.39 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.61/849.39 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.61x = 849.39 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.61x = 319,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,601.22/615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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