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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 924.10 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 924.10 and 373.07 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 924.10 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/924.10 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 924.10 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 344,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,753.99/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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