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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 926.38 and 252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 926.38 and 252.79 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 926.38 = 252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/926.38 = 252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 926.38 × 252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 234,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,179.60/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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