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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 926.76 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 926.76 and 293.32 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 926.76 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/926.76 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 926.76 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 271,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,837.24/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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