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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.42, 924.36 and 384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.42, 924.36 and 384.96 is: 577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.42 : 924.36 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.42/924.36 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.42x = 924.36 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.42x = 355,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,841.63/616.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.27

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