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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.54, 925.98 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.54, 925.98 and 374.32 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.54 : 925.98 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.54/925.98 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.54x = 925.98 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.54x = 346,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,612.83/618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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