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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 924.04 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 924.04 and 183.24 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 924.04 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/924.04 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 924.04 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 169,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,321.09/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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