Oliver Queen is able to hit the bull's-eye (center of the target) 79% of the time. If he shoots 26 arrows, what is the probability that he hits the bull's-eye exactly 17 times? Assume each shot is independent of the others. Use the binomial probability formula and write your answer as a decimal rounded to four places.

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Oliver Queen is able to hit the bull's-eye (center of the target) 79% of the time. If he shoots 26 arrows, what is the probability that he hits the bull's-eye exactly 17 times? Assume each shot is independent of the others.

Use the binomial probability formula and write your answer as a decimal rounded to four places. 

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