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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 926.28 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 926.28 and 292.32 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 926.28 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/926.28 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 926.28 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 270,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,768.71/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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