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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 925.10 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 925.10 and 270.50 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 925.10 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/925.10 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 925.10 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 250,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,239.55/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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