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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 925.94 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 925.94 and 374.07 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 925.94 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/925.94 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 925.94 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 346,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,366.38/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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