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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 926.20 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 926.20 and 357.38 is: 535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 926.20 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/926.20 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 926.20 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 331,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,005.36/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.78

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