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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 926.02 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 926.02 and 266.02 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 926.02 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/926.02 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 926.02 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 246,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,339.84/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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