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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 940.37 and 616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 940.37 and 616.10 is: 940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 940.37 = 616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/940.37 = 616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 940.37 × 616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 579,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,358.88/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.37

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