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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.49, 924.68 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.49, 924.68 and 246.28 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.49 : 924.68 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.49/924.68 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.49x = 924.68 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.49x = 227,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,730.19/616.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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