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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 926.12 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 926.12 and 292.68 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 926.12 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/926.12 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 926.12 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 271,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,056.80/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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