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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 925.57 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 925.57 and 270.67 is: 405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 925.57 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/925.57 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 925.57 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 250,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,524.03/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.60

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