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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.98, 926.01 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.98, 926.01 and 389.50 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.98 : 926.01 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.98/926.01 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.98x = 926.01 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.98x = 360,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,680.90/617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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