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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 921.24 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 921.24 and 386.32 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 921.24 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/921.24 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 921.24 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 355,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,893.44/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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