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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922.68 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922.68 and 290.40 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922.68 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922.68 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922.68 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 267,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,946.27/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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