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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 924.43 and 501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 924.43 and 501.67 is: 753.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 924.43 = 501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/924.43 = 501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 924.43 × 501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 463,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,758.80/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.00

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