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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 926.74 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 926.74 and 374.07 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 926.74 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/926.74 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 926.74 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 346,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,664.36/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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