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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.95, 849.68 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.95, 849.68 and 379.94 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.95 : 849.68 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.95/849.68 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.95x = 849.68 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.95x = 322,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,827.64/615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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