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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.51, 924.73 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.51, 924.73 and 372.97 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.51 : 924.73 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.51/924.73 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.51x = 924.73 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.51x = 344,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,896.55/616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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