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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.43 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.43 and 265.41 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.43 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.43 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.43 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 245,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,617.05/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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