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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 921.20 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 921.20 and 396.05 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 921.20 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/921.20 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 921.20 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 364,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,834.67/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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