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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 925.80 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 925.80 and 374.20 is: 560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 925.80 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/925.80 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 925.80 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 346,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,434.36/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.48

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