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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 849.68 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 849.68 and 379.67 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 849.68 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/849.68 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 849.68 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 322,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,598.01/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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