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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 923.40 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 923.40 and 372.74 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 923.40 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/923.40 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 923.40 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 344,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,188.12/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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