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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 925.22 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 925.22 and 270.41 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 925.22 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/925.22 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 925.22 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 250,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,184.79/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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