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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 924.06 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 924.06 and 373.08 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 924.06 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/924.06 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 924.06 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 344,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,748.30/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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