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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 926.76 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 926.76 and 271.64 is: 407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 926.76 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/926.76 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 926.76 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 251,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,745.09/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.26

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