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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 927.50 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 927.50 and 387.24 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 927.50 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/927.50 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 927.50 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 359,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,165.10/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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