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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.58, 926.10 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.58, 926.10 and 385.88 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.58 : 926.10 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.58/926.10 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.58x = 926.10 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.58x = 357,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,363.47/616.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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