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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 926.69 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 926.69 and 374.27 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 926.69 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/926.69 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 926.69 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 346,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,825.76/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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