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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 924.70 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 924.70 and 356.78 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 924.70 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/924.70 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 924.70 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 329,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,914.47/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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