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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.29, 926.97 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.29, 926.97 and 374.76 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.29 : 926.97 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.29/926.97 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.29x = 926.97 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.29x = 347,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,391.28/618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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