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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.00, 925.40 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.00, 925.40 and 270.27 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.00 : 925.40 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.00/925.40 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.00x = 925.40 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.00x = 250,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,106.51/617.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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