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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.70, 922.92 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.70, 922.92 and 396.24 is: 593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.70 : 922.92 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.70/922.92 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.70x = 922.92 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.70x = 365,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,697.82/615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.95

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