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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.82, 849.78 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.82, 849.78 and 350.28 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.82 : 849.78 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.82/849.78 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.82x = 849.78 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.82x = 297,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,660.94/615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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