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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 923.36 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 923.36 and 290.72 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 923.36 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/923.36 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 923.36 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 268,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,439.22/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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