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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.93, 849.96 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.93, 849.96 and 379.92 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.93 : 849.96 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.93/849.96 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.93x = 849.96 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.93x = 322,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,916.80/615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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