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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 927.15 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 927.15 and 293.29 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 927.15 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/927.15 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 927.15 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 271,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,917.72/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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