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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.23, 925.14 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.23, 925.14 and 357.50 is: 534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.23 : 925.14 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.23/925.14 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.23x = 925.14 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.23x = 330,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,737.55/618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.97

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