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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.39, 917.92 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.39, 917.92 and 382.09 is: 571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.39 : 917.92 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.39/917.92 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.39x = 917.92 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.39x = 350,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,728.05/613.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.79

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