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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 925.10 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 925.10 and 270.23 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 925.10 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/925.10 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 925.10 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 249,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,989.77/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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