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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 925.35 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 925.35 and 270.26 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 925.35 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/925.35 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 925.35 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 250,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,085.09/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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