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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 928.97 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 928.97 and 388.79 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 928.97 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/928.97 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 928.97 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 361,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,171.67/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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