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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.97, 849.66 and 379.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.97, 849.66 and 379.99 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.97 : 849.66 = 379.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.97/849.66 = 379.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.97x = 849.66 × 379.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.97x = 322,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,861.94/615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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