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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.39, 923.48 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.39, 923.48 and 290.77 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.39 : 923.48 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.39/923.48 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.39x = 923.48 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.39x = 268,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,520.28/615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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