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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 927.87 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 927.87 and 387.56 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 927.87 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/927.87 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 927.87 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 359,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,604.10/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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