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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 923.64 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 923.64 and 356.50 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 923.64 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/923.64 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 923.64 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 329,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,277.66/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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