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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.18, 924.56 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.18, 924.56 and 385 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.18 : 924.56 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.18/924.56 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.18x = 924.56 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.18x = 355,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,955.60/616.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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