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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 925.34 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 925.34 and 373.62 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 925.34 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/925.34 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 925.34 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 345,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,723.66/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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