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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 925.07 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 925.07 and 357.82 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 925.07 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/925.07 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 925.07 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 331,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,006.46/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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