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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 926.97 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 926.97 and 386.72 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 926.97 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/926.97 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 926.97 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 358,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,473.20/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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