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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 921.15 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 921.15 and 372.30 is: 557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 921.15 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/921.15 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 921.15 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 342,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,944.15/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.36

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