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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 927.68 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 927.68 and 374.97 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 927.68 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/927.68 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 927.68 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 347,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,850.29/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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