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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.43, 922.17 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.43, 922.17 and 368.15 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.43 : 922.17 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.43/922.17 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.43x = 922.17 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.43x = 339,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,496.89/615.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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