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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 925.51 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 925.51 and 386.18 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 925.51 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/925.51 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 925.51 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 357,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,413.45/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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