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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.51, 922.22 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.51, 922.22 and 371.52 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.51 : 922.22 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.51/922.22 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.51x = 922.22 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.51x = 342,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,621.67/615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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