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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.92, 927.36 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.92, 927.36 and 276.16 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.92 : 927.36 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.92/927.36 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.92x = 927.36 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.92x = 256,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,099.74/617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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