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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 926.39 and 270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 926.39 and 270.89 is: 406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 926.39 = 270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/926.39 = 270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 926.39 × 270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 250,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,949.79/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.03

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