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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 926.33 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 926.33 and 232.76 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 926.33 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/926.33 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 926.33 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 215,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,606.78/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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