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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 927.51 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 927.51 and 357.92 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 927.51 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/927.51 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 927.51 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 331,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,974.38/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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