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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 921.57 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 921.57 and 384.24 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 921.57 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/921.57 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 921.57 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 354,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,104.06/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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