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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 924.91 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 924.91 and 373.10 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 924.91 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/924.91 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 924.91 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 345,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,078.36/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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