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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 849.84 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 849.84 and 395.16 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 849.84 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/849.84 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 849.84 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 335,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,822.77/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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