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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 926.06 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 926.06 and 247.07 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 926.06 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/926.06 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 926.06 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 228,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,795.78/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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