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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.15, 924.90 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.15, 924.90 and 385.30 is: 578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.15 : 924.90 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.15/924.90 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.15x = 924.90 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.15x = 356,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,363.97/616.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.37

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