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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.15, 927.08 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.15, 927.08 and 288.88 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.15 : 927.08 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.15/927.08 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.15x = 927.08 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.15x = 267,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,814.87/618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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