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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 850.09 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 850.09 and 379.86 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 850.09 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/850.09 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 850.09 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 322,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,914.35/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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