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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 926.04 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 926.04 and 232.68 is: 348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 926.04 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/926.04 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 926.04 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 215,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,470.99/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.99

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