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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 923.10 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 923.10 and 383.88 is: 576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 923.10 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/923.10 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 923.10 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 354,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,359.63/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.59

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