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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 926.70 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 926.70 and 374.58 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 926.70 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/926.70 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 926.70 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 347,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,123.29/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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