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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 923.64 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 923.64 and 372.24 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 923.64 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/923.64 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 923.64 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 343,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,815.75/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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