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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.77, 924.80 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.77, 924.80 and 373.55 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.77 : 924.80 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.77/924.80 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.77x = 924.80 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.77x = 345,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,459.97/617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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