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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.21, 925.92 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.21, 925.92 and 373.44 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.21 : 925.92 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.21/925.92 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.21x = 925.92 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.21x = 345,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,775.56/617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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