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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 925.62 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 925.62 and 275 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 925.62 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/925.62 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 925.62 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 254,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,545.50/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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