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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 924.10 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 924.10 and 372.46 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 924.10 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/924.10 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 924.10 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 344,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,190.29/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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