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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 925.85 and 374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 925.85 and 374.00 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 925.85 = 374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/925.85 = 374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 925.85 × 374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 346,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,268.34/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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