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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 929.24 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 929.24 and 374.96 is: 563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 929.24 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/929.24 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 929.24 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 348,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,427.83/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.43

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