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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 921.06 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 921.06 and 371.07 is: 555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 921.06 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/921.06 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 921.06 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 341,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,777.73/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.44

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