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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 927.31 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 927.31 and 293.01 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 927.31 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/927.31 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 927.31 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 271,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,706.47/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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