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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.94 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.94 and 358.22 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.94 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.94 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.94 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 332,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,043.81/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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