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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 928.60 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 928.60 and 358.24 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 928.60 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/928.60 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 928.60 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 332,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,661.66/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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