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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 927.53 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 927.53 and 375.14 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 927.53 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/927.53 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 927.53 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 347,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,947.09/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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