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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 849.40 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 849.40 and 350.08 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 849.40 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/849.40 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 849.40 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 297,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,353.71/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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