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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.35, 850.21 and 380.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.35, 850.21 and 380.41 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.35 : 850.21 = 380.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.35/850.21 = 380.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.35x = 850.21 × 380.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.35x = 323,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,428.39/616.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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