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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 925.56 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 925.56 and 373.95 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 925.56 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/925.56 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 925.56 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 346,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,113.16/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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