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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 925.76 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 925.76 and 373.95 is: 560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 925.76 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/925.76 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 925.76 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 346,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,187.95/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.65

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