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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 923.81 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 923.81 and 372.47 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 923.81 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/923.81 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 923.81 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 344,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,085.03/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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