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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 928.52 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 928.52 and 375.72 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 928.52 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/928.52 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 928.52 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 348,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,863.53/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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