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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 849.64 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 849.64 and 382.76 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 849.64 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/849.64 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 849.64 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 325,208.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,208.21/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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