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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 925.63 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 925.63 and 373.78 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 925.63 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/925.63 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 925.63 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 345,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,982.20/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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