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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 925.55 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 925.55 and 232.92 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 925.55 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/925.55 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 925.55 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 215,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,579.11/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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