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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 920.60 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 920.60 and 371.44 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 920.60 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/920.60 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 920.60 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 341,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,947.66/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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