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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 925.20 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 925.20 and 360 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 925.20 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/925.20 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 925.20 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 333,072
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,072/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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