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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 849.96 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 849.96 and 350.33 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 849.96 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/849.96 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 849.96 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 297,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,762.24/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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