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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 926.47 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 926.47 and 252.56 is: 378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 926.47 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/926.47 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 926.47 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 233,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,991.58/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.62

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