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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.91, 925.56 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.91, 925.56 and 292.23 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.91 : 925.56 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.91/925.56 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.91x = 925.56 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.91x = 270,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,476.40/616.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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