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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 925.56 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 925.56 and 292.32 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 925.56 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/925.56 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 925.56 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 270,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,559.70/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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