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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 923.70 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 923.70 and 372.35 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 923.70 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/923.70 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 923.70 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 343,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,938.20/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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