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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 925.44 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 925.44 and 362.24 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 925.44 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/925.44 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 925.44 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 335,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,231.39/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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