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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 924.12 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 924.12 and 384.84 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 924.12 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/924.12 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 924.12 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 355,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,638.34/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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