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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 926.70 and 374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 926.70 and 374.57 is: 561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 926.70 = 374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/926.70 = 374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 926.70 × 374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 347,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,114.02/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.58

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