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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 927.30 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 927.30 and 253 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 927.30 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/927.30 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 927.30 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 234,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,606.90/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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