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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 925.40 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 925.40 and 292.32 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 925.40 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/925.40 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 925.40 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 270,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,511.47/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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