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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 927.60 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 927.60 and 387.10 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 927.60 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/927.60 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 927.60 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 359,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,070.63/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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