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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.06, 924.09 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.06, 924.09 and 359.38 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.06 : 924.09 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.06/924.09 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.06x = 924.09 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.06x = 332,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,093.05/616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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