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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 928.76 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 928.76 and 387.72 is: 581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 928.76 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/928.76 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 928.76 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 360,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,098.83/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.97

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