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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 925.76 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 925.76 and 184.36 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 925.76 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/925.76 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 925.76 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 170,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673.11/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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