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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 850.50 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 850.50 and 380.14 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 850.50 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/850.50 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 850.50 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 323,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,311.73/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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