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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 851.07 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 851.07 and 380.61 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 851.07 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/851.07 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 851.07 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 323,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,925.75/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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