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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.42, 925.53 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.42, 925.53 and 293.02 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.42 : 925.53 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.42/925.53 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.42x = 925.53 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.42x = 271,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,195.39/617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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