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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.53, 923.54 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.53, 923.54 and 290.93 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.53 : 923.54 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.53/923.54 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.53x = 923.54 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.53x = 268,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,679.42/615.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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