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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 920.83 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 920.83 and 367.72 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 920.83 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/920.83 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 920.83 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 338,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,607.61/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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