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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 926.00 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 926.00 and 270.59 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 926.00 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/926.00 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 926.00 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 250,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,564.70/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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