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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 924.18 and 400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 924.18 and 400.96 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 924.18 = 400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/924.18 = 400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 924.18 × 400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 370,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,559.21/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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