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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 926.14 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 926.14 and 373.40 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 926.14 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/926.14 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 926.14 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 345,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,820.68/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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