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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 850.32 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 850.32 and 383.28 is: 528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 850.32 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/850.32 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 850.32 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 325,910.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,910.65/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.85

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