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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 927.26 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 927.26 and 386.72 is: 580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 927.26 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/927.26 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 927.26 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 358,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,589.99/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.47

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