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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 926.19 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 926.19 and 373.74 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 926.19 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/926.19 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 926.19 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 346,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,154.25/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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