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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 926.18 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 926.18 and 247.28 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 926.18 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/926.18 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 926.18 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 229,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,025.79/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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