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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 928.97 and 388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 928.97 and 388.67 is: 581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 928.97 = 388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/928.97 = 388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 928.97 × 388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 361,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,056.18/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.86

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