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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 923.90 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 923.90 and 355.70 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 923.90 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/923.90 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 923.90 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 328,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,629.45/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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