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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 925.35 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 925.35 and 292.10 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 925.35 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/925.35 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 925.35 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 270,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,294.74/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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