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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 928.68 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 928.68 and 388.63 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 928.68 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/928.68 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 928.68 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 360,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,912.91/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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