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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 926.73 and 387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 926.73 and 387.12 is: 580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 926.73 = 387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/926.73 = 387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 926.73 × 387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 358,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,755.72/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.54

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