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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 926.01 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 926.01 and 356.92 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 926.01 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/926.01 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 926.01 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 330,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,511.49/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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