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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 928.26 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 928.26 and 387.72 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 928.26 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/928.26 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 928.26 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 359,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,904.97/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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