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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 928.40 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 928.40 and 375.47 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 928.40 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/928.40 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 928.40 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 348,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,586.35/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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