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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 924.02 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 924.02 and 372.20 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 924.02 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/924.02 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 924.02 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 343,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,920.24/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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