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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 849.36 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 849.36 and 382.64 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 849.36 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/849.36 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 849.36 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 324,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,999.11/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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