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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.45, 924.74 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.45, 924.74 and 356.74 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.45 : 924.74 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.45/924.74 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.45x = 924.74 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.45x = 329,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,887.65/616.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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