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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.00, 925.52 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.00, 925.52 and 292.28 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.00 : 925.52 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.00/925.52 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.00x = 925.52 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.00x = 270,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,504.90/617.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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