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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 925.42 and 373.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 925.42 and 373.57 is: 560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 925.42 = 373.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/925.42 = 373.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 925.42 × 373.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 345,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,709.15/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.13

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