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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 925.92 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 925.92 and 292.66 is: 438.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 925.92 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/925.92 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 925.92 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 270,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,979.75/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.83

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