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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 922.76 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 922.76 and 372.98 is: 558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 922.76 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/922.76 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 922.76 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 344,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,171.47/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.74

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