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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.89, 920.16 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.89, 920.16 and 383.59 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.89 : 920.16 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.89/920.16 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.89x = 920.16 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.89x = 352,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,964.17/614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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