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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 923.18 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 923.18 and 355.44 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 923.18 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/923.18 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 923.18 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 328,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,133.32/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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