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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 849.88 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 849.88 and 379.77 is: 524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 849.88 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/849.88 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 849.88 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 322,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,758.93/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.05

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