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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 924.15 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 924.15 and 245.82 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 924.15 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/924.15 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 924.15 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 227,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,174.55/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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