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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 925.37 and 356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 925.37 and 356.98 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 925.37 = 356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/925.37 = 356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 925.37 × 356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 330,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,342.17/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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