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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 925.68 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 925.68 and 360.56 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 925.68 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/925.68 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 925.68 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 333,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,763.18/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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