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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 926.26 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 926.26 and 184.58 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 926.26 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/926.26 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 926.26 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 170,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,969.07/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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