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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 849.69 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 849.69 and 350.22 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 849.69 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/849.69 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 849.69 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 297,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,578.43/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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