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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 926.70 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 926.70 and 357.70 is: 536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 926.70 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/926.70 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 926.70 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 331,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,480.59/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.86

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