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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 849.90 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 849.90 and 395.08 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 849.90 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/849.90 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 849.90 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 335,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,778.49/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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