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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.90, 923.83 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.90, 923.83 and 385.44 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.90 : 923.83 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.90/923.83 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.90x = 923.83 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.90x = 356,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,080.07/616.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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