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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 925.80 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 925.80 and 232.52 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 925.80 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/925.80 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 925.80 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 215,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,267.02/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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