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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 923.52 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 923.52 and 359.04 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 923.52 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/923.52 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 923.52 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 331,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,580.62/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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