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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 927.23 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 927.23 and 374.85 is: 561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 927.23 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/927.23 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 927.23 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 347,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,570.29/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.65

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