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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 926.37 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 926.37 and 293.54 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 926.37 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/926.37 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 926.37 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 271,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,922.02/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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