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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 926.89 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 926.89 and 271.27 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 926.89 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/926.89 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 926.89 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 251,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,437.45/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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