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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.78, 926.52 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.78, 926.52 and 271.10 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.78 : 926.52 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.78/926.52 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.78x = 926.52 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.78x = 251,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,179.57/617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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