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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 926.09 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 926.09 and 247.23 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 926.09 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/926.09 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 926.09 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 228,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,953.45/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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