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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.28, 929.50 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.28, 929.50 and 388.59 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.28 : 929.50 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.28/929.50 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.28x = 929.50 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.28x = 361,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,194.41/619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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