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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 923.72 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 923.72 and 341.99 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 923.72 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/923.72 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 923.72 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 315,903.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,903.00/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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