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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.72 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.72 and 270.19 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.72 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.72 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.72 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 250,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,120.29/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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