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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.78, 927.21 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.78, 927.21 and 401.60 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.78 : 927.21 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.78/927.21 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.78x = 927.21 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.78x = 372,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,367.54/617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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