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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 926.22 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 926.22 and 247.16 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 926.22 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/926.22 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 926.22 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 228,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,924.54/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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