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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 921.24 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 921.24 and 398.08 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 921.24 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/921.24 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 921.24 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 366,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,727.22/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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