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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 923.81 and 372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 923.81 and 372.89 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 923.81 = 372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/923.81 = 372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 923.81 × 372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 344,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,474.89/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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