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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.39, 926.04 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.39, 926.04 and 373.85 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.39 : 926.04 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.39/926.04 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.39x = 926.04 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.39x = 346,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,200.05/617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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