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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 925.36 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 925.36 and 232.79 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 925.36 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/925.36 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 925.36 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 215,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,414.55/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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