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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 924.98 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 924.98 and 373.66 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 924.98 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/924.98 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 924.98 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 345,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,628.03/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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