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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.75, 924.26 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.75, 924.26 and 384.72 is: 577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.75 : 924.26 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.75/924.26 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.75x = 924.26 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.75x = 355,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,579.38/615.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.47

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