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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.63, 923.27 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.63, 923.27 and 371.30 is: 557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.63 : 923.27 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.63/923.27 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.63x = 923.27 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.63x = 342,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,803.68/614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.74

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