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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 926.25 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 926.25 and 288.37 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 926.25 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/926.25 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 926.25 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 267,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,102.71/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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