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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 926.69 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 926.69 and 375.24 is: 562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 926.69 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/926.69 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 926.69 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 347,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,729.28/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.20

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