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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 925.78 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 925.78 and 292.92 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 925.78 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/925.78 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 925.78 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 271,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,179.48/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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