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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 923.86 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 923.86 and 372.22 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 923.86 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/923.86 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 923.86 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 343,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,877.32/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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