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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 923.96 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 923.96 and 359.12 is: 538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 923.96 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/923.96 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 923.96 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 331,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,812.52/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.87

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