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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927.31 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927.31 and 252.95 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927.31 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927.31 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927.31 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 234,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,563.06/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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