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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 850.70 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 850.70 and 383.78 is: 529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 850.70 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/850.70 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 850.70 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 326,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,481.65/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.40

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