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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.13, 921.65 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.13, 921.65 and 371.14 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.13 : 921.65 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.13/921.65 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.13x = 921.65 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.13x = 342,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,066.63/615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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