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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 849.87 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 849.87 and 353.82 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 849.87 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/849.87 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 849.87 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 300,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,701.00/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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