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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.37, 925.41 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.37, 925.41 and 384.01 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.37 : 925.41 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.37/925.41 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.37x = 925.41 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.37x = 355,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,369.01/618.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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