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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 923.07 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 923.07 and 385.24 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 923.07 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/923.07 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 923.07 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 355,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,603.49/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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