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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.74, 850.80 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.74, 850.80 and 380.49 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.74 : 850.80 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.74/850.80 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.74x = 850.80 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.74x = 323,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,720.89/616.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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