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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 919.86 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 919.86 and 381.96 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 919.86 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/919.86 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 919.86 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 351,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,349.73/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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