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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.63, 923.28 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.63, 923.28 and 383.66 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.63 : 923.28 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.63/923.28 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.63x = 923.28 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.63x = 354,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,225.60/615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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