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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 922.37 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 922.37 and 399.26 is: 597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 922.37 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/922.37 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 922.37 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 368,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,258.84/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.69

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