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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 923.81 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 923.81 and 327.78 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 923.81 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/923.81 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 923.81 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 302,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,804.80/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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