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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 849.29 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 849.29 and 394.37 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 849.29 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/849.29 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 849.29 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 334,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,931.46/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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