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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.52 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.52 and 232.74 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.52 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.52 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.52 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 215,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,638.26/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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