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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.43, 924.65 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.43, 924.65 and 372.44 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.43 : 924.65 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.43/924.65 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.43x = 924.65 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.43x = 344,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,378.49/616.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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