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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 923.40 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 923.40 and 395.28 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 923.40 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/923.40 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 923.40 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 365,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,001.55/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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