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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.44 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.44 and 357.22 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.44 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.44 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.44 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 330,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,585.68/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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