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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 921.53 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 921.53 and 369.22 is: 552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 921.53 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/921.53 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 921.53 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 340,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,243.16/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.45

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