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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 926.01 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 926.01 and 292.50 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 926.01 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/926.01 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 926.01 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 270,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,857.93/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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