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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 925.79 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 925.79 and 357.52 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 925.79 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/925.79 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 925.79 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 330,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,988.44/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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