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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 925.10 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 925.10 and 369.78 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 925.10 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/925.10 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 925.10 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 342,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,083.48/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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