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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 925.16 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 925.16 and 265.12 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 925.16 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/925.16 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 925.16 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 245,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,277.09/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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