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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.63, 849.56 and 382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.63, 849.56 and 382.75 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.63 : 849.56 = 382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.63/849.56 = 382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.63x = 849.56 × 382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.63x = 325,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,170.05/615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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