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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.93, 924.75 and 246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.93, 924.75 and 246.59 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.93 : 924.75 = 246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.93/924.75 = 246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.93x = 924.75 × 246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.93x = 228,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,034.10/616.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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