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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.82, 923.69 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.82, 923.69 and 338.70 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.82 : 923.69 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.82/923.69 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.82x = 923.69 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.82x = 312,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,853.80/615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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