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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.56, 925.14 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.56, 925.14 and 328 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.56 : 925.14 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.56/925.14 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.56x = 925.14 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.56x = 303,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,445.92/616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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