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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 925.80 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 925.80 and 292.36 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 925.80 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/925.80 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 925.80 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 270,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,666.89/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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