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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 926.40 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 926.40 and 386.57 is: 580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 926.40 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/926.40 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 926.40 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 358,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,122.21/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.22

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