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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 928.44 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 928.44 and 387.98 is: 581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 928.44 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/928.44 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 928.44 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 360,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,216.15/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.71

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