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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 925.48 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 925.48 and 292.20 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 925.48 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/925.48 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 925.48 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 270,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,425.26/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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