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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.77, 925.26 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.77, 925.26 and 357.22 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.77 : 925.26 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.77/925.26 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.77x = 925.26 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.77x = 330,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,521.38/617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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