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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.57, 923.10 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.57, 923.10 and 290.71 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.57 : 923.10 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.57/923.10 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.57x = 923.10 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.57x = 268,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,354.40/615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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