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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 924.47 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 924.47 and 327.50 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 924.47 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/924.47 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 924.47 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 302,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,763.93/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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