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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.87 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.87 and 374.88 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.87 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.87 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.87 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 347,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,839.91/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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