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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 850.62 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 850.62 and 380.40 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 850.62 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/850.62 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 850.62 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 323,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,575.85/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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