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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 925.68 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 925.68 and 401.28 is: 601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 925.68 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/925.68 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 925.68 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 371,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,456.87/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.53

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