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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.19, 923.22 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.19, 923.22 and 372.20 is: 557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.19 : 923.22 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.19/923.22 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.19x = 923.22 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.19x = 343,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,617.87/616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.65

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