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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.37 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.37 and 291.99 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.37 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.37 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.37 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 270,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,198.79/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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