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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 924.95 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 924.95 and 291.75 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 924.95 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/924.95 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 924.95 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 269,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,856.63/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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