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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 923.22 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 923.22 and 372.25 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 923.22 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/923.22 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 923.22 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 343,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,666.78/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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