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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 926.76 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 926.76 and 357.54 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 926.76 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/926.76 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 926.76 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 331,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,353.77/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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