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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 926.56 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 926.56 and 293.12 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 926.56 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/926.56 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 926.56 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 271,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,593.27/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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