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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 925.21 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 925.21 and 373.52 is: 559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 925.21 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/925.21 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 925.21 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 345,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,584.44/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.64

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