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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 924.41 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 924.41 and 356.67 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 924.41 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/924.41 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 924.41 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 329,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,710.21/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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