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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.91 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.91 and 293.40 is: 440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.91 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.91 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.91 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 271,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,955.39/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.29

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