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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 926.73 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 926.73 and 361.14 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 926.73 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/926.73 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 926.73 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 334,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,679.27/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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