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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.42 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.42 and 275.08 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.42 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.42 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.42 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 254,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,564.53/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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