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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 922.23 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 922.23 and 358.50 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 922.23 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/922.23 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 922.23 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 330,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,619.46/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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