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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 918.82 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 918.82 and 383 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 918.82 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/918.82 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 918.82 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 351,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,908.06/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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