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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.55, 921.20 and 381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.55, 921.20 and 381.19 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.55 : 921.20 = 381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.55/921.20 = 381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.55x = 921.20 × 381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.55x = 351,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,152.23/615.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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