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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 924.38 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 924.38 and 341.58 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 924.38 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/924.38 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 924.38 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 315,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,748.01/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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