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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 921.98 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 921.98 and 383.58 is: 575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 921.98 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/921.98 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 921.98 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 353,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,651.17/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.65

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