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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 917.84 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 917.84 and 382.30 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 917.84 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/917.84 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 917.84 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 350,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,888.32/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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