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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 926.66 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 926.66 and 387.04 is: 581.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 926.66 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/926.66 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 926.66 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 358,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,654.49/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.13

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