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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 926.08 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 926.08 and 385.86 is: 578.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 926.08 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/926.08 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 926.08 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 357,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,337.23/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.92

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