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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 924.38 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 924.38 and 366.04 is: 548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 924.38 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/924.38 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 924.38 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 338,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,360.06/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.96

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