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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 924.84 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 924.84 and 373.83 is: 560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 924.84 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/924.84 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 924.84 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 345,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,732.94/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.13

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