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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.89, 926.79 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.89, 926.79 and 374.35 is: 561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.89 : 926.79 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.89/926.79 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.89x = 926.79 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.89x = 346,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,943.84/617.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.50

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