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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 849.60 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 849.60 and 382.72 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 849.60 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/849.60 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 849.60 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 325,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,158.91/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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