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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.35 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.35 and 252.86 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.35 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.35 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.35 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 234,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,485.08/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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