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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 924.21 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 924.21 and 291.42 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 924.21 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/924.21 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 924.21 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 269,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,333.28/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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