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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.02, 921.10 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.02, 921.10 and 371.01 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.02 : 921.10 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.02/921.10 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.02x = 921.10 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.02x = 341,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,737.31/615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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