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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.42, 850.48 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.42, 850.48 and 380.40 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.42 : 850.48 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.42/850.48 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.42x = 850.48 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.42x = 323,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,522.59/616.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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