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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 925.35 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 925.35 and 266.15 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 925.35 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/925.35 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 925.35 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 246,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,278.26/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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