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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.93, 925.40 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.93, 925.40 and 360.25 is: 540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.93 : 925.40 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.93/925.40 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.93x = 925.40 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.93x = 333,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,375.35/616.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.38

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