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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 849.89 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 849.89 and 353.77 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 849.89 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/849.89 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 849.89 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 300,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,665.59/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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