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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 924.03 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 924.03 and 338.72 is: 507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 924.03 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/924.03 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 924.03 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 312,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,982.82/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.64

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