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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 925.70 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 925.70 and 373.91 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 925.70 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/925.70 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 925.70 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 346,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,121.99/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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