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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.06, 927.17 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.06, 927.17 and 252.80 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.06 : 927.17 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.06/927.17 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.06x = 927.17 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.06x = 234,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,387.10/618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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