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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.65, 925.19 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.65, 925.19 and 292.04 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.65 : 925.19 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.65/925.19 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.65x = 925.19 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.65x = 270,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,186.40/616.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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