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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 850.41 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 850.41 and 382.98 is: 528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 850.41 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/850.41 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 850.41 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 325,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,690.02/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.49

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