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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.74, 849.71 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.74, 849.71 and 350.21 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.74 : 849.71 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.74/849.71 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.74x = 849.71 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.74x = 297,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,570.94/615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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