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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 923.94 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 923.94 and 385 is: 576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 923.94 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/923.94 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 923.94 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 355,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,716.90/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.79

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