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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.64, 922.09 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.64, 922.09 and 371.66 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.64 : 922.09 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.64/922.09 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.64x = 922.09 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.64x = 342,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,698.43/615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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