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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.77, 925.11 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.77, 925.11 and 396.81 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.77 : 925.11 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.77/925.11 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.77x = 925.11 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.77x = 367,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,092.90/615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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