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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 924.28 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 924.28 and 372.72 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 924.28 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/924.28 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 924.28 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 344,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,497.64/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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