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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.43, 924.14 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.43, 924.14 and 246.01 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.43 : 924.14 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.43/924.14 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.43x = 924.14 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.43x = 227,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,344.14/616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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