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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 924.80 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 924.80 and 356.54 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 924.80 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/924.80 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 924.80 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 329,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,728.19/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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