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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 921.84 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 921.84 and 290 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 921.84 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/921.84 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 921.84 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 267,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,333.60/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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