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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 849.51 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 849.51 and 395.10 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 849.51 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/849.51 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 849.51 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 335,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,641.40/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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