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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 928.26 and 387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 928.26 and 387.89 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 928.26 = 387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/928.26 = 387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 928.26 × 387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 360,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,061.61/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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