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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.97, 926.94 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.97, 926.94 and 271.20 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.97 : 926.94 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.97/926.94 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.97x = 926.94 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.97x = 251,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,386.13/617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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