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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 925.62 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 925.62 and 373.38 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 925.62 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/925.62 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 925.62 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 345,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,608.00/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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