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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 926.83 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 926.83 and 371.16 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 926.83 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/926.83 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 926.83 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 344,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,004.31/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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