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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 927.41 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 927.41 and 293.49 is: 440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 927.41 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/927.41 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 927.41 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 272,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,184.09/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.28

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