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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 850.41 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 850.41 and 354.24 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 850.41 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/850.41 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 850.41 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 301,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,249.24/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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