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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 925.59 and 397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 925.59 and 397.10 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 925.59 = 397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/925.59 = 397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 925.59 × 397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 367,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,551.79/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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