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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.04, 925.78 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.04, 925.78 and 373.72 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.04 : 925.78 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.04/925.78 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.04x = 925.78 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.04x = 345,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,982.50/617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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