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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 850.05 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 850.05 and 379.83 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 850.05 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/850.05 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 850.05 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 322,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,874.49/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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