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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 923.40 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 923.40 and 386.10 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 923.40 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/923.40 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 923.40 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 356,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,524.74/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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