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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.50, 923.78 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.50, 923.78 and 327.14 is: 490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.50 : 923.78 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.50/923.78 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.50x = 923.78 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.50x = 302,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,205.39/615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.99

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