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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.53, 926.56 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.53, 926.56 and 232.69 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.53 : 926.56 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.53/926.56 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.53x = 926.56 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.53x = 215,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,601.25/617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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