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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.86, 921.23 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.86, 921.23 and 383.08 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.86 : 921.23 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.86/921.23 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.86x = 921.23 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.86x = 352,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,904.79/613.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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