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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 924.60 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 924.60 and 372.68 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 924.60 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/924.60 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 924.60 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 344,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,579.93/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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