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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 926.40 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 926.40 and 247.32 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 926.40 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/926.40 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 926.40 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 229,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,117.25/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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