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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 923.28 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 923.28 and 291.34 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 923.28 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/923.28 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 923.28 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 268,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,988.40/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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