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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.86, 924.83 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.86, 924.83 and 373.32 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.86 : 924.83 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.86/924.83 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.86x = 924.83 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.86x = 345,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,255.67/616.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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