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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.78, 926.94 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.78, 926.94 and 232.94 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.78 : 926.94 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.78/926.94 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.78x = 926.94 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.78x = 215,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,918.50/617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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