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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 923.76 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 923.76 and 327.68 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 923.76 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/923.76 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 923.76 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 302,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,697.68/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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