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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 925.22 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 925.22 and 373.01 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 925.22 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/925.22 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 925.22 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 345,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,112.62/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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