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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 926.08 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 926.08 and 288.11 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 926.08 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/926.08 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 926.08 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 266,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,810.92/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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