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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 926.33 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 926.33 and 232.72 is: 349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 926.33 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/926.33 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 926.33 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 215,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,571.47/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.07

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