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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.05, 922.37 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.05, 922.37 and 290.21 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.05 : 922.37 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.05/922.37 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.05x = 922.37 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.05x = 267,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,679.55/615.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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