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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 924.76 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 924.76 and 373.28 is: 559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 924.76 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/924.76 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 924.76 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 345,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,194.41/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.15

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