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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 925.80 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 925.80 and 357.20 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 925.80 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/925.80 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 925.80 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 330,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,695.76/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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