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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 926.35 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 926.35 and 292.69 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 926.35 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/926.35 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 926.35 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 271,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,135.45/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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