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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 923.76 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 923.76 and 291.26 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 923.76 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/923.76 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 923.76 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 269,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,054.34/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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