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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.31, 920.10 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.31, 920.10 and 288.50 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.31 : 920.10 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.31/920.10 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.31x = 920.10 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.31x = 265,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,448.85/613.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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