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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.85, 849.69 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.85, 849.69 and 395.01 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.85 : 849.69 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.85/849.69 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.85x = 849.69 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.85x = 335,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,636.05/615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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