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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 924.03 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 924.03 and 384.17 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 924.03 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/924.03 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 924.03 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 354,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,979.98/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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