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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.19, 923.93 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.19, 923.93 and 372.57 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.19 : 923.93 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.19/923.93 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.19x = 923.93 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.19x = 344,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,226.74/616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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