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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 927.30 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 927.30 and 361.50 is: 542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 927.30 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/927.30 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 927.30 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 335,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,218.95/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.27

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