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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 927.26 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 927.26 and 253.01 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 927.26 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/927.26 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 927.26 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 234,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,604.79/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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