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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 924.89 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 924.89 and 246.51 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 924.89 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/924.89 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 924.89 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 227,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,993.40/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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