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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 924.48 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 924.48 and 373.32 is: 558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 924.48 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/924.48 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 924.48 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 345,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,126.87/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.88

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