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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.30, 922.96 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.30, 922.96 and 358.62 is: 537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.30 : 922.96 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.30/922.96 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.30x = 922.96 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.30x = 330,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,991.92/615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.94

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