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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.99, 924.20 and 384.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.99, 924.20 and 384.61 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.99 : 924.20 = 384.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.99/924.20 = 384.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.99x = 924.20 × 384.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.99x = 355,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,457.67/615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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