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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.90, 924.78 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.90, 924.78 and 292.36 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.90 : 924.78 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.90/924.78 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.90x = 924.78 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.90x = 270,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,368.68/616.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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