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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 926.58 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 926.58 and 293.12 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 926.58 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/926.58 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 926.58 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 271,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,594.50/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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