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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 926.83 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 926.83 and 374.62 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 926.83 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/926.83 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 926.83 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 347,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,209.05/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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