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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 926.44 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 926.44 and 357.45 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 926.44 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/926.44 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 926.44 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 331,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,155.98/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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