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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 924.03 and 369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 924.03 and 369.23 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 924.03 = 369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/924.03 = 369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 924.03 × 369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 341,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,174.98/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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