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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.64, 922.50 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.64, 922.50 and 372.28 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.64 : 922.50 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.64/922.50 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.64x = 922.50 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.64x = 343,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,428.30/615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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