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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 924.02 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 924.02 and 291.50 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 924.02 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/924.02 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 924.02 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 269,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,351.83/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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