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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 850.20 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 850.20 and 380.05 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 850.20 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/850.20 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 850.20 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 323,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,118.51/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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