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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.11, 925.86 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.11, 925.86 and 370.59 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.11 : 925.86 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.11/925.86 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.11x = 925.86 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.11x = 343,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,114.46/617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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