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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 927.25 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 927.25 and 271.66 is: 407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 927.25 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/927.25 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 927.25 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 251,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,894.97/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.57

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