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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.95, 927.15 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.95, 927.15 and 358.21 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.95 : 927.15 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.95/927.15 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.95x = 927.15 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.95x = 332,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,107.97/617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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