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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 927.26 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 927.26 and 293.30 is: 439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 927.26 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/927.26 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 927.26 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 271,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,959.26/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.99

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