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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 926.04 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 926.04 and 184.52 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 926.04 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/926.04 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 926.04 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 170,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,872.90/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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