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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.69, 849.69 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.69, 849.69 and 350.15 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.69 : 849.69 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.69/849.69 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.69x = 849.69 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.69x = 297,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,514.71/615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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