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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 927.18 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 927.18 and 357.66 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 927.18 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/927.18 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 927.18 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 331,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,615.20/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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