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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 927.36 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 927.36 and 293.02 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 927.36 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/927.36 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 927.36 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 271,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,735.03/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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