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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.07, 927.55 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.07, 927.55 and 293.43 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.07 : 927.55 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.07/927.55 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.07x = 927.55 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.07x = 272,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,171.00/618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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