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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 924.57 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 924.57 and 183.63 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 924.57 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/924.57 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 924.57 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 169,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,778.79/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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