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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.99, 926.41 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.99, 926.41 and 387.33 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.99 : 926.41 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.99/926.41 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.99x = 926.41 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.99x = 358,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,826.39/616.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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