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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 850.14 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 850.14 and 383.34 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 850.14 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/850.14 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 850.14 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 325,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,892.67/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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