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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.56, 923.20 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.56, 923.20 and 371.76 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.56 : 923.20 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.56/923.20 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.56x = 923.20 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.56x = 343,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,208.83/615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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