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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 924.30 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 924.30 and 374.30 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 924.30 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/924.30 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 924.30 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 345,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,965.49/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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