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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 923.49 and 387.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 923.49 and 387.82 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 923.49 = 387.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/923.49 = 387.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 923.49 × 387.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 358,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,147.89/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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