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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 926.58 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 926.58 and 329.24 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 926.58 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/926.58 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 926.58 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 305,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,067.20/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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