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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.20, 924.69 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.20, 924.69 and 356.72 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.20 : 924.69 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.20/924.69 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.20x = 924.69 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.20x = 329,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,850.79/616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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