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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.75, 924.01 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.75, 924.01 and 385.18 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.75 : 924.01 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.75/924.01 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.75x = 924.01 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.75x = 355,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,906.90/616.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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