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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 924.20 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 924.20 and 373.16 is: 558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 924.20 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/924.20 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 924.20 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 344,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,874.47/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.63

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