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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 921.28 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.52, 921.28 and 386.96 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.52 : 921.28 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.52/921.28 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.52x = 921.28 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.52x = 356,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,498.51/613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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