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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 923.52 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 923.52 and 327.28 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 923.52 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/923.52 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 923.52 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 302,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,249.63/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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