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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 926.12 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 926.12 and 374.12 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 926.12 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/926.12 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 926.12 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 346,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,480.01/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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