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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 923.03 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 923.03 and 372.13 is: 557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 923.03 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/923.03 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 923.03 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 343,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,484.38/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.92

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