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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.99, 925.43 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.99, 925.43 and 246.78 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.99 : 925.43 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.99/925.43 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.99x = 925.43 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.99x = 228,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,377.62/616.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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