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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 926.70 and 271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 926.70 and 271.30 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 926.70 = 271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/926.70 = 271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 926.70 × 271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 251,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,413.71/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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