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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 922.81 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 922.81 and 355.60 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 922.81 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/922.81 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 922.81 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 328,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,151.24/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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