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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 922.79 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 922.79 and 372.13 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 922.79 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/922.79 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 922.79 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 343,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,396.47/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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