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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 850.56 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 850.56 and 383.24 is: 528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 850.56 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/850.56 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 850.56 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 325,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,968.61/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.72

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