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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 926.22 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 926.22 and 372.96 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 926.22 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/926.22 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 926.22 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 345,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,443.01/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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