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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 922.74 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 922.74 and 399.08 is: 597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 922.74 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/922.74 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 922.74 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 368,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,247.08/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.65

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