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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 923.94 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 923.94 and 385.29 is: 578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 923.94 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/923.94 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 923.94 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 355,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,984.84/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.40

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