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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 926.94 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 926.94 and 358.35 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 926.94 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/926.94 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 926.94 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 332,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,168.95/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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