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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 925.23 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 925.23 and 373.75 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 925.23 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/925.23 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 925.23 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 345,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,804.71/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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