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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.81, 850.74 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.81, 850.74 and 380.44 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.81 : 850.74 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.81/850.74 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.81x = 850.74 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.81x = 323,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,655.53/616.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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