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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 926.74 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 926.74 and 329.38 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 926.74 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/926.74 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 926.74 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 305,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,249.62/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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