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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.23, 927.57 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.23, 927.57 and 253.06 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.23 : 927.57 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.23/927.57 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.23x = 927.57 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.23x = 234,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,730.86/618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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