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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 925.38 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 925.38 and 373.32 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 925.38 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/925.38 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 925.38 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 345,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,462.86/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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