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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 921.53 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 921.53 and 522.50 is: 782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 921.53 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/921.53 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 921.53 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 481,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,498.37/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.55

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