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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.10, 922.60 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.10, 922.60 and 371.46 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.10 : 922.60 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.10/922.60 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.10x = 922.60 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.10x = 342,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,709.00/615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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