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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 924.80 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 924.80 and 384.16 is: 576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 924.80 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/924.80 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 924.80 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 355,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,271.17/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.80

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