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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 924.12 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 924.12 and 327.60 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 924.12 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/924.12 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 924.12 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 302,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,741.71/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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