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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 928.14 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 928.14 and 374.68 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 928.14 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/928.14 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 928.14 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 347,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,755.50/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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