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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 926.00 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 926.00 and 270.32 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 926.00 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/926.00 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 926.00 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 250,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,318.08/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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