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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 926.22 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 926.22 and 271.59 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 926.22 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/926.22 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 926.22 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 251,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,552.09/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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