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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.38, 922.46 and 395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.38, 922.46 and 395.87 is: 593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.38 : 922.46 = 395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.38/922.46 = 395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.38x = 922.46 × 395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.38x = 365,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,174.24/615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.41

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