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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.61, 921.40 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.61, 921.40 and 337.54 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.61 : 921.40 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.61/921.40 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.61x = 921.40 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.61x = 311,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,009.36/615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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