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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 925.35 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 925.35 and 385.38 is: 578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 925.35 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/925.35 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 925.35 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 356,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,611.38/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.84

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