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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.19, 921.42 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.19, 921.42 and 289.88 is: 434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.19 : 921.42 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.19/921.42 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.19x = 921.42 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.19x = 267,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,101.23/615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.18

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