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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 849.72 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 849.72 and 383.20 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 849.72 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/849.72 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 849.72 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 325,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,612.70/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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