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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.98, 923.79 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.98, 923.79 and 385.22 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.98 : 923.79 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.98/923.79 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.98x = 923.79 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.98x = 355,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,862.38/615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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