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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 925.04 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 925.04 and 357.02 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 925.04 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/925.04 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 925.04 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 330,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,257.78/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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