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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 924.31 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 924.31 and 356.47 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 924.31 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/924.31 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 924.31 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 329,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,488.79/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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