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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 925.95 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 925.95 and 360.64 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 925.95 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/925.95 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 925.95 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 333,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,934.61/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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