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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.97, 924.60 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.97, 924.60 and 356.81 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.97 : 924.60 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.97/924.60 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.97x = 924.60 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.97x = 329,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,901.90/616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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