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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 920.32 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 920.32 and 397.44 is: 595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 920.32 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/920.32 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 920.32 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 365,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,771.98/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.33

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