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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 924.28 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 924.28 and 291.92 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 924.28 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/924.28 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 924.28 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 269,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,815.82/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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