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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.56, 923.34 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.56, 923.34 and 358.88 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.56 : 923.34 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.56/923.34 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.56x = 923.34 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.56x = 331,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,363.64/615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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