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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.31, 924.11 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.31, 924.11 and 291.67 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.31 : 924.11 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.31/924.11 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.31x = 924.11 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.31x = 269,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,536.02/616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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