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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 925.50 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 925.50 and 374.28 is: 560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 925.50 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/925.50 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 925.50 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 346,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,396.14/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.84

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