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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 920.16 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 920.16 and 357.12 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 920.16 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/920.16 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 920.16 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 328,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,607.54/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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