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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 927.20 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 927.20 and 293.29 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 927.20 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/927.20 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 927.20 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 271,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,937.02/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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