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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 926.76 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 926.76 and 271.36 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 926.76 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/926.76 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 926.76 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 251,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,485.59/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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