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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.94, 925.05 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.94, 925.05 and 373.32 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.94 : 925.05 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.94/925.05 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.94x = 925.05 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.94x = 345,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,339.67/616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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