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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.18, 924.28 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.18, 924.28 and 245.98 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.18 : 924.28 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.18/924.28 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.18x = 924.28 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.18x = 227,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,354.39/616.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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