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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 923.82 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 923.82 and 341.90 is: 513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 923.82 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/923.82 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 923.82 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 315,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,847.73/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.09

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