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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 926.91 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 926.91 and 252.77 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 926.91 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/926.91 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 926.91 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 234,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,290.41/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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