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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 928.24 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 928.24 and 387.81 is: 582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 928.24 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/928.24 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 928.24 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 359,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,981.72/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.05

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