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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.51, 924.95 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.51, 924.95 and 369.99 is: 555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.51 : 924.95 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.51/924.95 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.51x = 924.95 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.51x = 342,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,223.18/616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.10

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