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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 928.11 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 928.11 and 372.26 is: 558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 928.11 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/928.11 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 928.11 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 345,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,494.98/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.52

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