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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.29, 924.59 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.29, 924.59 and 183.44 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.29 : 924.59 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.29/924.59 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.29x = 924.59 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.29x = 169,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,606.79/616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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