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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.58, 923.72 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.58, 923.72 and 341.64 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.58 : 923.72 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.58/923.72 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.58x = 923.72 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.58x = 315,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,579.70/615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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