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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.32, 925.14 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.32, 925.14 and 373.78 is: 560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.32 : 925.14 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.32/925.14 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.32x = 925.14 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.32x = 345,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,798.83/617.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.16

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