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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.53, 923.13 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.53, 923.13 and 368.58 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.53 : 923.13 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.53/923.13 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.53x = 923.13 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.53x = 340,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,245.18/615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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