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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 924.30 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 924.30 and 356.20 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 924.30 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/924.30 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 924.30 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 329,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,233.35/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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