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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 921.03 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 921.03 and 383.46 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 921.03 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/921.03 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 921.03 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 353,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,178.16/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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