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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 926.14 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 926.14 and 270.38 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 926.14 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/926.14 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 926.14 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 250,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,409.73/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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