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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 922.14 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 922.14 and 355.50 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 922.14 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/922.14 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 922.14 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 327,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,820.77/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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