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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 926.19 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 926.19 and 357.72 is: 536.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 926.19 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/926.19 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 926.19 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 331,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,316.69/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.81

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