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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 926.64 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 926.64 and 253.03 is: 379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 926.64 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/926.64 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 926.64 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 234,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,466.45/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.40

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