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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.83, 925.56 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.83, 925.56 and 292.11 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.83 : 925.56 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.83/925.56 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.83x = 925.56 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.83x = 270,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,365.33/616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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