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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.81, 923.98 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.81, 923.98 and 384.90 is: 577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.81 : 923.98 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.81/923.98 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.81x = 923.98 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.81x = 355,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,639.90/615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.52

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