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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 926.67 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 926.67 and 373.58 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 926.67 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/926.67 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 926.67 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 346,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,185.62/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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