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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 926.40 and 252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 926.40 and 252.70 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 926.40 = 252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/926.40 = 252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 926.40 × 252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 234,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,101.28/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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