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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 925.86 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 925.86 and 370.28 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 925.86 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/925.86 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 925.86 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 342,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,822.81/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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