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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.57, 923.48 and 341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.57, 923.48 and 341.09 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.57 : 923.48 = 341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.57/923.48 = 341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.57x = 923.48 × 341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.57x = 314,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,983.47/615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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