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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.86, 925.41 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.86, 925.41 and 292.05 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.86 : 925.41 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.86/925.41 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.86x = 925.41 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.86x = 270,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,265.99/616.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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