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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 923.03 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 923.03 and 355.79 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 923.03 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/923.03 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 923.03 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 328,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,406.71/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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