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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 927.32 and 550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 927.32 and 550.15 is: 825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 927.32 = 550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/927.32 = 550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 927.32 × 550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 510,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,165.10/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.36

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