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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 926.24 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 926.24 and 387.25 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 926.24 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/926.24 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 926.24 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 358,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,682.19/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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