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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.62, 923.43 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.62, 923.43 and 290.81 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.62 : 923.43 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.62/923.43 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.62x = 923.43 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.62x = 268,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,542.68/615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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