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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 923.36 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 923.36 and 373.68 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 923.36 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/923.36 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 923.36 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 345,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,041.16/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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