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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 850.74 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 850.74 and 383.64 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 850.74 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/850.74 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 850.74 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 326,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,377.89/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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