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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.81, 923.10 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.81, 923.10 and 290.60 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.81 : 923.10 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.81/923.10 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.81x = 923.10 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.81x = 268,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,252.86/615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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