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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.64, 849.32 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.64, 849.32 and 382.63 is: 527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.64 : 849.32 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.64/849.32 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.64x = 849.32 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.64x = 324,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,971.07/615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.86

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