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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 927.30 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 927.30 and 374.60 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 927.30 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/927.30 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 927.30 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 347,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,366.58/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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