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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 924.23 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 924.23 and 291.27 is: 437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 924.23 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/924.23 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 924.23 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 269,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,199.02/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.09

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