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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 920.83 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 920.83 and 384.30 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 920.83 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/920.83 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 920.83 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 353,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,874.97/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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