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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 927.27 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 927.27 and 375.09 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 927.27 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/927.27 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 927.27 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 347,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,809.70/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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