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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 927.27 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 927.27 and 293.76 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 927.27 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/927.27 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 927.27 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 272,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,394.84/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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