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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 849.80 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 849.80 and 395.03 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 849.80 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/849.80 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 849.80 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 335,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,692.25/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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