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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.99, 924.91 and 386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.99, 924.91 and 386.33 is: 580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.99 : 924.91 = 386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.99/924.91 = 386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.99x = 924.91 × 386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.99x = 357,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,321.83/615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.08

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