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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.40 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.40 and 201.24 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.40 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.40 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.40 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 186,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,428.74/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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