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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.43, 923.67 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.43, 923.67 and 369.15 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.43 : 923.67 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.43/923.67 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.43x = 923.67 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.43x = 340,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,972.78/616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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