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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 922.68 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 922.68 and 399.96 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 922.68 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/922.68 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 922.68 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 369,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,035.09/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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