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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 926.09 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 926.09 and 339.59 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 926.09 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/926.09 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 926.09 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 314,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,484.57/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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