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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.53, 920.31 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.53, 920.31 and 383.13 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.53 : 920.31 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.53/920.31 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.53x = 920.31 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.53x = 352,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,591.85/614.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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