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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.25, 923.28 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.25, 923.28 and 290.64 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.25 : 923.28 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.25/923.28 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.25x = 923.28 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.25x = 268,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,342.10/615.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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