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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 923.34 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 923.34 and 373.79 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 923.34 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/923.34 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 923.34 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 345,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,135.26/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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