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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 925.65 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 925.65 and 374.25 is: 560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 925.65 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/925.65 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 925.65 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 346,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,424.51/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.96

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