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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 925.92 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 925.92 and 232.56 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 925.92 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/925.92 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 925.92 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 215,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,331.96/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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