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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 925.31 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 925.31 and 356.41 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 925.31 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/925.31 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 925.31 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 329,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,787.96/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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