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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 925.31 and 397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 925.31 and 397.78 is: 595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 925.31 = 397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/925.31 = 397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 925.31 × 397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 368,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,068.49/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.75

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