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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 924.51 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 924.51 and 396.92 is: 595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 924.51 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/924.51 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 924.51 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 366,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,951.89/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.54

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