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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 925.08 and 500.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 925.08 and 500.66 is: 751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 925.08 = 500.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/925.08 = 500.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 925.08 × 500.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 463,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,150.55/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.75

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