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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 924.13 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 924.13 and 356.34 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 924.13 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/924.13 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 924.13 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 329,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,308.40/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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