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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 922.32 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 922.32 and 290.52 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 922.32 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/922.32 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 922.32 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 267,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,952.41/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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