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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 921.66 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 921.66 and 397.96 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 921.66 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/921.66 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 921.66 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 366,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,783.81/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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