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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 921.48 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 921.48 and 382.90 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 921.48 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/921.48 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 921.48 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 352,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,834.69/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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