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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 926.48 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 926.48 and 374.66 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 926.48 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/926.48 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 926.48 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 347,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,115.00/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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