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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 924.08 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 924.08 and 397.08 is: 595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 924.08 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/924.08 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 924.08 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 366,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,931.70/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.36

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