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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 924.78 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 924.78 and 385.14 is: 577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 924.78 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/924.78 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 924.78 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 356,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,169.77/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.90

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