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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.09, 926.91 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.09, 926.91 and 252.75 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.09 : 926.91 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.09/926.91 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.09x = 926.91 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.09x = 234,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,276.50/618.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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