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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.36, 927.07 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.36, 927.07 and 374.82 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.36 : 927.07 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.36/927.07 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.36x = 927.07 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.36x = 347,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,484.38/618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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