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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 923.40 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 923.40 and 373.80 is: 559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 923.40 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/923.40 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 923.40 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 345,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,166.92/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.61

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