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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 924.60 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 924.60 and 183.52 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 924.60 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/924.60 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 924.60 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 169,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,682.59/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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