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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 923.94 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 923.94 and 360.60 is: 540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 923.94 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/923.94 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 923.94 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 333,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,172.76/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.06

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