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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 922.37 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 922.37 and 355.64 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 922.37 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/922.37 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 922.37 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 328,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,025.28/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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