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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.41, 926.36 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.41, 926.36 and 371.08 is: 556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.41 : 926.36 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.41/926.36 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.41x = 926.36 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.41x = 343,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,756.45/617.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.77

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