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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 927.52 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 927.52 and 293.48 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 927.52 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/927.52 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 927.52 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 272,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,208.57/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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