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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 925.56 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 925.56 and 270.36 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 925.56 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/925.56 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 925.56 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 250,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,234.40/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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