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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.91, 927.18 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.91, 927.18 and 386.76 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.91 : 927.18 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.91/927.18 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.91x = 927.18 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.91x = 358,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,596.14/617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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