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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.89, 924.99 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.89, 924.99 and 373.68 is: 559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.89 : 924.99 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.89/924.99 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.89x = 924.99 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.89x = 345,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,650.26/617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.40

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