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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.08, 927.32 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.08, 927.32 and 371.55 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.08 : 927.32 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.08/927.32 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.08x = 927.32 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.08x = 344,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,547.37/618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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