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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 922.77 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 922.77 and 372.09 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 922.77 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/922.77 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 922.77 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 343,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,353.49/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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