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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 925.74 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 925.74 and 232.50 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 925.74 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/925.74 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 925.74 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 215,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,234.55/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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