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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 925.43 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 925.43 and 292.41 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 925.43 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/925.43 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 925.43 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 270,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,603.52/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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