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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.71, 926.68 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.71, 926.68 and 373.95 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.71 : 926.68 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.71/926.68 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.71x = 926.68 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.71x = 346,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,531.99/617.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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