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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 927.39 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 927.39 and 271.43 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 927.39 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/927.39 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 927.39 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 251,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,716.83/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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