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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.71, 923.57 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.71, 923.57 and 356.10 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.71 : 923.57 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.71/923.57 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.71x = 923.57 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.71x = 328,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,881.50/615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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